[Verse 1]
Used to punch a wall
Then blame you for the crack
Storm out, burn it all
Come crawlin’ right back
I’d disappear for days
Let your calls all ring through
Boy in grown-up clothes
Scared of losin’ you
[Chorus]
But I don’t raise my voice now, I raise my heart
Touch your waist, talk it out in the dark
Slow breath, slow hands, you undoin’ my guard (yeah)
You say, “Damn, who is this man with a gentle touch?”
I say, “Baby, that’s what growin’ up does”
A little less pride, lot more us
Growin’ up ain’t pretty
But it feels so good with you
[Verse 2]
Used to keep score
Every fight, every slight
Sleeping back to back
Both losin’ that night
Now I own my mess
Say “I’m sorry” first
Kiss your forehead
When it starts to hurt
[Chorus]
‘Cause I don’t raise my voice now, I raise my heart
Touch your waist, talk it out in the dark
Slow breath, slow hands, you undoin’ my guard (mmm)
You say, “Damn, who is this man with a gentle touch?”
I say, “Baby, that’s what growin’ up does”
A little less pride, lot more us
Growin’ up ain’t pretty
But it feels so good with you (with you)
[Bridge]
I used to think that wantin’ you
Was lyin’, cryin’, jealous proof
Now it’s dishes, Tuesday bills
Your name on my windowsill
Talk soft, make up in the kitchen light (oh)
You pull me closer when we disagree
Your nails on my back say you’re proud of me
Yeah, you’re proud of me
[Chorus]
I don’t raise my voice now, I raise my heart
Touch your waist, talk it out in the dark
Slow breath, slow hands, you undoin’ my guard (hey)
You say, “Damn, who is this man with a gentle touch?”
I say, “Baby, that’s what growin’ up does”
A little less pride, lot more trust
Growin’ up ain’t pretty
But it feels so good with you (so good)
Growin’ up ain’t pretty
But it feels so good with you (ooh, with you)